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Mometasone

A steroid preventer inhaler used every day to control asthma.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • preventing asthma symptoms (daily preventer inhaler)
  • also made as skin cream (eczema) and nasal spray (hay fever)

Common side effects

  • sore throat or hoarse voice
  • oral thrush
  • headaches

Cautions

  • rinse your mouth after each use to prevent thrush
  • does not treat asthma attacks — use your reliever inhaler
  • can raise infection risk — avoid chickenpox, shingles and measles contact
  • high doses may need a steroid card

Interactions

  • HIV medicines such as ritonavir or cobicistat
  • antifungals such as itraconazole
  • other steroid-containing medicines

Pregnancy: safe to use in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/mometasone-inhaler (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations15

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Axcel MometasoneTopical preparation (Ointment)0.1% w/w ( 15 gm)State Trading Organization PlcPOM
Axcel Mometasone 0.1% CreamTopical Preparations ( Cream )0.1% w/w ( 15 gm)State Trading Organization PlcPOM
EloconTopical Preparations ( Ointment )1 mg (10g tube)authorized medicine importersPOM
ElosoneTopical Preparations ( Cream )0.1%w/w ( 15g )Dial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
ElosoneTopical Preparations ( Ointment )0.001authorized medicine importersPOM
Melomet CreamTopical Preparations ( Cream )1mg/gPoint and trading pvt ltdPOM
MomateTopical Preparations ( Ointment )0.1% 5gauthorized medicine importersPOM
Momate nasal sprayNasal preparations ( Spray )0.05 % w/w (60 Metered doses)ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Momate Nasal SprayNasal preparations ( Spray )0.05 % w/w ( 120 metered doses )ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Momate™ CreamTopical Preparations ( Cream )0.1% (USP) 15 gADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Momate™ OintmentTopical preparation (Ointment)0.1% w/w (USP) 15gADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt LtdPOM
MomefinNasal preparations ( Spray )50mcg (0.05%W/V) + 0.2% w/V+ 0.25% w/vMeditime Pvt LtdPOM
MometasoneTopical Preparations ( Ointment )0.001POM
Mometasone Furoate IpTopical Preparations ( Ointment )1 mg (10g tube)POM
Mometasone Furoate IpTopical Preparations ( Cream )1 mg (10g tube)POM
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